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War in Ukraine
Jeremy Dirac tells you what you need to know about the debate over Storm Shadows, and how they could be a key factor in the trajectory of the War.
Sep. 21
War in Ukraine
Storm Shadows may open the door for ATACMS and JASSMs in the Russo-Ukrainian War
Sep. 20
Nuclear weapons
Moscow’s chief “saber rattler” says Kremlin has resisted the urge to use nuclear weapons despite Kursk incursion, but Putin’s patience isn’t endless.
Sep. 15
War in Ukraine
The leaders of the US and UK met in Washington, where a decision to allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow long-range missiles on Russian territory had been expected. Biden’s caution won out.
Sep. 14
Biden
Unnamed British officials reportedly “indicated” to The Guardian that a decision had already been made to allow Ukraine to conduct deep strikes in Russia using British Storm Shadow cruise missiles.
Sep. 12
War in Ukraine
US, UK unveil $1.5B in new aid during joint diplomatic visit to Kyiv; Canada looks into Russian meddling as conservatives threaten early elections; Latvia pledges €40M in armored vehicles and drones.
Sep. 12
F-16
Talks to provide Ukraine with the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) were reportedly in place, though actual deliveries might take months.
Sep. 5
War in Ukraine
Ukraine is seeking approval to strike targets in Russia using Storm Shadow missiles to pressure Moscow into negotiations but hasn’t gotten partner support yet.
Aug. 26
Zelensky
President Zelensky announced during Independence Day celebrations that his defense forces had received and used the new type of attack weapon for the first time.
Aug. 25
UK
Kyiv said it wants to strike Russian airfields and logistics hubs far behind the front line using the long-range missiles.
Aug. 16
War in Ukraine
The UK denied Ukraine use of Storm Shadow weapons in Kursk operation despite Zelensky’s request, while claiming to “support Ukraine’s clear right of self-defense in accordance with international law.”
Aug. 13
Storm Shadow / SCALP
For the first time the Armed Forces of Ukraine has issued a video of the launch of the Anglo/French Storm Shadow cruise missiles from a Su-24M bomber.
Aug. 6
War in Ukraine
Russian drones and missiles target Kyiv; AFU releases footage of Storm Shadow’s devastation; Air Force says 8,000 aerial targets downed to date; Kremlin arrests defense officials for embezzlement.
Aug. 6
Crimea
Ukrainian forces struck the Novofedorivka airfield in the Saki region with the missiles overnight, destroying a radar station, ammunition storage and wounding two Russian soldiers.
Jul. 26
UK
The newly appointed UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the policy towards Ukraine remains unchanged and it’s up to Kyiv to decide how to use the long-range weapons the UK has provided.
Jul. 10
France
Argentina is in talks with Paris to transfer to Ukraine five of its French fighter aircraft rendered inoperable due to maintenance issues stemming from post-Falkland War sanctions.
Jun. 13